Erich Kaiser
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Erich Kaiser
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| Born | 10 July 1921 Schopfheim |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Gomel, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Years of service | ?–1942 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Panzer-Regiment 39 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Erich Kaiser (10 July 1921 – 26 August 1942) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Panzer Badge
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (14 August 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (14 January 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 February 1942 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 6./Panzer-Regiment 39[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 205.
Bibliography
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 17th Panzer Division
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| Panzer-Regiment 39 |
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1 Oak Leaves with the XIV. Panzerkorps. 2 Knight's Cross with Schützen-Regiment 66 (13th Panzer Division). 3 Oak Leaves with Panzergrenadier-Regiment 35 (25th Panzergrenadier Division). 4 Knight's Cross with Aufklärungs-Abteilung 20 (20th Infantry Division)
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